Tip of the Day: "Managing a wedding budget is first and foremost a matter of organization, and all you really need is a good tracking system," says celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss. Include a column for estimated cost, another for actual cost and a third for deposit amount. You may also want to create a "notes" section regarding deposit due dates or the cost of upgrades or extras.

Once you've settled on an organization tool, work it into your routine. "For some brides, that means saving up receipts and recording purchases once a week, maybe over coffee on Saturday mornings. For others, a more immediate system might work better," Weiss explains.

Plus, check out 101 Ways to Save Thousands on Your Wedding.

Tip of the Day: "While hitting target areas is important for a bride-to-be, your main workouts should focus on full-body moves such as squats and overhead presses, kettlebell swings and burpees. These moves engage so many muscles at the same time that you’ll burn many more calories, and actually help to boost your metabolism," says fitness trainer Greg Doyle from Doyle NYC.

Plus, check out Real Brides' Incredible Shape-Up Stories.

Tip of the Day: Schedule your engagement photo session early on in the wedding-planning process (some brides do it up to a year in advance). Not only will this give you ample time to incorporate your gorgeous photos into your save-the-date, but it will also validate your choice of photographer and give you a sneak preview of the big day.

"We use this session to get to know our couples and teach them how to stand, how to sit, what to do with their hands and feet so they look their best when being photographed. Every time we do an engagement session for our couples, their wedding images turn out better and they have a great time," says Jerry W. Venz from The Storytellers, a member of Professional Photographers of America.

Tip of the Day: Your aisle runner is an opportunity to amaze. Show off your love story! Or dress it up in a way that reflects your venue. For example, if you're having a beach wedding, you can sprinkle smooth-edged sea glass along the sand so that the whole aisle twinkles.

Check out 130+ Spectacular Wedding Decoration Ideas.

Tip of the Day: “Brides still like the idea of bringing elements of their gown into their stationery suite. That’s where the wide assortment of paper options really shines," says Ellen Weldon of Ellen Weldon Design.

Plus, check out Invitation Wording Examples.

Tip of the Day: Just a taste, please. Tasting stations have taken over the cocktail hour, with couples showing off their favorite foods in manageable portions. From oyster shucking stations and mac ’n cheese bars, to make-it-your-own taco stands to local food trucks pulling right up to the patio, the idea is to surprise your guests with an unexpected assortment of party food.

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